Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez kills himself in prison
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself Wednesday in the prison cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, taking his life on the same day his ex-teammates on the New England Patriots were set to visit the White House to mark their Super Bowl victory.
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself Wednesday in the prison cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, taking his life on the same day his ex-teammates on the New England Patriots were set to visit the White House to mark their Super Bowl victory.
Bucs rumored to be next team on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
The HBO series “Hard Knocks” has been taking viewers inside NFL training camps since its debut in 2001.
The HBO series “Hard Knocks” has been taking viewers inside NFL training camps since its debut in 2001.
Andriese outpitches Fulmer as Rays beat Tigers 5-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Andriese didn't let a long home run by Miguel Cabrera get him down. Andriese outpitched Michael Fulmer, Tim Beckham hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. Andriese (1-0), who had lost seven of nine decisions dating to last June 25, allowed one run and four hits over six-plus innings. He retired 12 straight...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Andriese didn't let a long home run by Miguel Cabrera get him down. Andriese outpitched Michael Fulmer, Tim Beckham hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. Andriese (1-0), who had lost seven of nine decisions dating to last June 25, allowed one run and four hits over six-plus innings. He retired 12 straight...
Adidas congratulates runners for 'surviving' Boston Marathon
Shoe and apparel company Adidas is apologizing for sending runners a marketing email with a jaw-dropping subject line. The line read: "Congrats, you survived the Boston Marathon!"
Shoe and apparel company Adidas is apologizing for sending runners a marketing email with a jaw-dropping subject line. The line read: "Congrats, you survived the Boston Marathon!"
Heisman winner Tebow in Rome chasing baseball dream
"I'm someone that puts everything on a whiteboard, thinks about it, prays about it and gets a lot of counsel," said Tebow. "Every time I'd think about baseball I'd get really excited. You can't manufacture that."
"I'm someone that puts everything on a whiteboard, thinks about it, prays about it and gets a lot of counsel," said Tebow. "Every time I'd think about baseball I'd get really excited. You can't manufacture that."
Benintendi leads Red Sox over Rays 4-3 on Patriots' Day
BOSTON (AP) - Steven Wright followed a spot start by working with former Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. He was much better this time. Andrew Benintendi backed Wright with a go-ahead, two-run single as Boston scored three unearned runs following a dropped throw by second baseman Brad Miller, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday in the annual Patriots' Day game.
BOSTON (AP) - Steven Wright followed a spot start by working with former Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. He was much better this time. Andrew Benintendi backed Wright with a go-ahead, two-run single as Boston scored three unearned runs following a dropped throw by second baseman Brad Miller, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday in the annual Patriots' Day game.
Winners announced among the 30,000 in the 121st Boston Marathon
The 121st edition of the Boston Marathon will leave Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 26.2-mile trek to Copley Square, with more than 30,000 runners expected to line up with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s -- a little warmer than the competitors would like. But a tailwind gusting up to 30 mph could mean fast times, at least among the elite...
The 121st edition of the Boston Marathon will leave Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 26.2-mile trek to Copley Square, with more than 30,000 runners expected to line up with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s -- a little warmer than the competitors would like. But a tailwind gusting up to 30 mph could mean fast times, at least among the elite...
Moreland's 2-run single leads Red Sox over Rays 7-5
BOSTON (AP) - Mitch Moreland feels like he's fit right in with the Boston Red Sox. Moreland hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning and drove in three runs, helping the Red Sox rally to a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Boston trailed 5-4 before loading the bases against Danny Farquhar (0-1), and Moreland singled off left-hander Xavier Cedeno, who already has...
BOSTON (AP) - Mitch Moreland feels like he's fit right in with the Boston Red Sox. Moreland hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning and drove in three runs, helping the Red Sox rally to a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Boston trailed 5-4 before loading the bases against Danny Farquhar (0-1), and Moreland singled off left-hander Xavier Cedeno, who already has...
LeBron James announces a special public school to make sure no kids get left behind
LeBron James just announced he’s creating a new public school in his hometown for at-risk kids.
LeBron James just announced he’s creating a new public school in his hometown for at-risk kids.
Montgomery impresses in debut as Yanks rally past Rays 8-4
NEW YORK (AP) - Jordan Montgomery showed power and poise in his major league debut after allowing Rickie Weeks' two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Yankees rallied past the sloppy Tampa Bay 8-4 Wednesday to get back to .500.
NEW YORK (AP) - Jordan Montgomery showed power and poise in his major league debut after allowing Rickie Weeks' two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Yankees rallied past the sloppy Tampa Bay 8-4 Wednesday to get back to .500.
Rowdies' Neill Collins goes viral for pranking son
Rowdies Neill Collins wishes he could get the same reaction from the goalies he scores on as he did out of his son on April Fool's Day.
Rowdies Neill Collins wishes he could get the same reaction from the goalies he scores on as he did out of his son on April Fool's Day.
Bradenton boy snags hole-in-one ball at Masters
Just getting inside Augusta National would seem like a feat for anyone, but this weekend, 10-year old Bradenton boy Owen Lockaby got a front row seat.
Just getting inside Augusta National would seem like a feat for anyone, but this weekend, 10-year old Bradenton boy Owen Lockaby got a front row seat.
Pineda takes perfect game into 7th; Yanks beat Rays 8-1
NEW YORK (AP) - As Michael Pineda threw strike after strike and got out after out, the excitement of the home opener crowd at Yankee Stadium increased and its noise-level rose. "You're thinking is it's going to be another special day here at the Stadium," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. Pineda retired his first 20 batters, striking out half of them with a darting fastball, a...
NEW YORK (AP) - As Michael Pineda threw strike after strike and got out after out, the excitement of the home opener crowd at Yankee Stadium increased and its noise-level rose. "You're thinking is it's going to be another special day here at the Stadium," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. Pineda retired his first 20 batters, striking out half of them with a darting fastball, a...
Souza hits 3-run homer, Rays beat scuffling Blue Jays 7-2
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. (AP) - Steven Souza Jr. calmed down after a dustup and powered Tampa Bay past Toronto again. The outfielder hit a three-run homer and was involved in a scrum after a slide during the Rays' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday.
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. (AP) - Steven Souza Jr. calmed down after a dustup and powered Tampa Bay past Toronto again. The outfielder hit a three-run homer and was involved in a scrum after a slide during the Rays' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Point scores twice to lead Lightning past Sabres 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Many Tampa Bay Lightning players will head into the offseason looking to move past this season. However, Brayden Point may reflect on it a bit. The rookie center, a bright spot for the Lightning, scored a pair of goals, including the winner with 1:24 left, and had an assist as the Lightning topped the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in the season finale for both teams Sunday.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Many Tampa Bay Lightning players will head into the offseason looking to move past this season. However, Brayden Point may reflect on it a bit. The rookie center, a bright spot for the Lightning, scored a pair of goals, including the winner with 1:24 left, and had an assist as the Lightning topped the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in the season finale for both teams Sunday.
One game to go, and the Lightning are still in it!
The Tampa Bay Lightning kept hope alive for their fans with another win over Montreal last night.
The Tampa Bay Lightning kept hope alive for their fans with another win over Montreal last night.
Morales hits grand slam, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Kendrys Morales hit his fourth career grand slam, Marcus Stroman pitched 6 1/3 effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Thursday night. Morales homered off Blake Snell (0-1) in the third. Stroman (1-0), the MVP of last month's World Baseball Classic, allowed one run and six hits in his 2017 debut. Snell gave up five runs and four...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Kendrys Morales hit his fourth career grand slam, Marcus Stroman pitched 6 1/3 effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Thursday night. Morales homered off Blake Snell (0-1) in the third. Stroman (1-0), the MVP of last month's World Baseball Classic, allowed one run and six hits in his 2017 debut. Snell gave up five runs and four...
Point scores twice, Lightning stay alive with win over Leafs
TORONTO (AP) - Brayden Point scored two goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night. Nikita Kucherov and Michael Bournival also scored for the Lightning, who prevented the Maple Leafs from clinching their first postseason berth in four years. There is only one spot remaining in the Eastern Conference after Ottawa...
TORONTO (AP) - Brayden Point scored two goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night. Nikita Kucherov and Michael Bournival also scored for the Lightning, who prevented the Maple Leafs from clinching their first postseason berth in four years. There is only one spot remaining in the Eastern Conference after Ottawa...
Dickerson homers to help Cobb, Rays beat Yankees 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Alex Cobb figures to be one of the keys to Tampa Bay's chances of re-emerging as a playoff contender. The Rays' right-hander continued his comeback from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him most of the past two seasons, pitching into the sixth inning of a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Building on five starts he made late last...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Alex Cobb figures to be one of the keys to Tampa Bay's chances of re-emerging as a playoff contender. The Rays' right-hander continued his comeback from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him most of the past two seasons, pitching into the sixth inning of a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Building on five starts he made late last...
For Rays' rookie, big league debut is family affair
Tampa Bay Rays rookie infielder Daniel Robertson made his major league debut against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. He went 0 for 3 as designated hitter, curbing what's been an exciting week after getting the word that he made the team on Saturday.
Tampa Bay Rays rookie infielder Daniel Robertson made his major league debut against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. He went 0 for 3 as designated hitter, curbing what's been an exciting week after getting the word that he made the team on Saturday.